83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

This week on 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson ask whether WrestleMania needs a backup plan, and whether the uncertainty around its date is becoming a bigger story. Then Eric turns to the Warner Bros./Paramount merger: what could it mean for AEW, what should the company be watching, and what advice would he give Tony Khan?
Eric also shares a lesson from professional wrestling that he still uses in RAF. Plus, who was bigger than Hulk Hogan and the nWo? Eric plays the stay silent game before revisiting the time the nWo took out an ad in a national newspaper to send a message.
 
 
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson examine WWE's growing international ambitions and what they could mean for the company's future. Is Crown Jewel in jeopardy? Could WWE's expanding relationship with Australia serve as a precursor to an even bigger play for Japan? And while international events offer tremendous opportunities for growth, does WWE risk alienating its American fan base by taking more major shows overseas?
Plus, Eric weighs in on Aleister Black speaking out publicly, and why it could prove to be one of the biggest mistakes of his career. Then, the guys travel back to WCW to revisit the birth of "Crow" Sting, the mysterious transformation that created one of wrestling's most iconic characters and helped define the Monday Night War. It's business, controversy and wrestling history only on 83 Weeks!
 
 
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson examine the biggest stories shaping professional wrestling's past, present and future. Eric explains how The Ultimate Fighter helped save the UFC and why WWE still misses Pat Patterson's brilliant approach to constructing unforgettable match finishes. The guys also debate whether too many championship changes diminish the importance of a world title, why Netflix wants and needs more WWE programming, and how WWE's growing relationship with Disney could become a massive money making machine. Plus, Eric says that if you like to bet, bet on Danhausen; the mystery surrounding WrestleMania's date continues; and the guys look back at the historic night the Monday Night War officially began. It's business, controversy and wrestling history, only on 83 Weeks!
 
 
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson tackle a loaded lineup of wrestling news, history and controversy. Eric explains the difference between North Korea and Moscow before reflecting on the late "Superstar" Bill Dundee, a brilliant creative force WWE may have missed out on.
The guys also discuss Rebel's courageous fight against ALS and why her battle transcends wrestling company rivalries. Plus, Eric weighs in on the Netflix censorship debate and examines whether clearly defined good guys and bad guys still matter in modern professional wrestling.
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On this special special LIVE edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Eric and Conrad deliver their hot takes on AEW ALL IN 2026! What did Eric think of the show? Who were the stand outs and who had Eric scratching his head? You won't believe what Eric has to say about the main event. All that plus, this week in nWo history brings us the arrival of Ted DiBiase and the nWo takeover that gave viewers chills. 
 
 
 
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